i'm starting a campaign next week starting at 3rd level, 20 point buy. We already have an infernal halfling sorcerer and an archaeologist human bard.
I would like to play a man of faith who has devoted his life to hunting immortals on the behalf of his church. Basically a human marut. Those who would cheat death or extend their lives by unnatural means are his quarry. Lawful neutral and worships Abadar, since Abadar has the Inevitable domain. Problem is, he's getting on in years and the church is beginning to question whether he isn't getting too old to do his job. And he never did catch that lich who killed his parents, thus beginning his lifelong career. For the first time, this old hunter may be tempted to extend his own life by unnatural means. Will he succumb to hypocrisy for the thrill of the hunt, or stick to his beliefs and go gentle into that good night?
The question is, which class and build would best suit this concept? I know I will probably be expected to do some healing, and we don't have any any strong melee characters yet. Also, it would be great to represent his advanced age mechanically somehow. Any ideas?
The question is, which class and build would best suit this concept? I know I will probably be expected to do some healing, and we don't have any any strong melee characters yet. Also, it would be great to represent his advanced age mechanically somehow. Any ideas?
Age can be mechanically represented by Aging Effects. Its got ups and downs and you might consider using something else.
I like barbarian for a good frontline myself. Your Bard could probably UMD a wand if you really need healing. Clerics/inquisitors/paladins can do all do a good job holding the frontlines, particularly when buffed up and they do happen to be able to heal and they can also use divine casting. Lots of options.